[{"id":13838,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2025\/08\/15\/best-in-the-desert-unltd-off-road-racing-form-alliance\/","title":"Best\u202fIn\u202fThe\u202fDesert &#038; UNLTD Off Road Racing Form Alliance","content":"In a move set to transform the landscape of American desert off\u2011road racing, Best\u202fIn\u202fThe\u202fDesert (BITD) and UNLTD Off\u2011Road Racing have announced a strategic partnership to launch the American Off\u2011Road Racing Championship\u2014a unified national series scheduled for 2026.\r\n\r\nThe announcement was unveiled yesterday at the Vegas to Reno Drivers Meeting, where industry leaders\u2014including Bryan Folks (son of BITD founder Casey Folks) and UNLTD executives Josh and Matt Martelli\u2014presented details of the new championship.\r\n\r\n\u201cMatt, Josh, and I have shared a mutual respect for many years,\u201d said Bryan Folks, CEO of\r\nBest In The Desert. \u201cWe\u2019ve each worked hard to grow the sport in our own ways, always with the racers in mind. Both of our organizations have received extensive feedback from racers and sponsors over the past few years. This is the right time to come together to unify our strengths, align our visions, and ensure the long-term health and stability of desert off-road racing in America.\u201d\r\n\r\nThe purpose of the new alliance aims to unify class rules and points system under one umbrella. By consolidating leadership and resources, BITD and UNLTD are positioning this championship to be a unifying force in the sport\u2014bringing together the best racers, venues, and fanbases across the nation.","excerpt":"<p>In a move set to transform the landscape of American desert off\u2011road racing, Best\u202fIn\u202fThe\u202fDesert (BITD) and UNLTD &hellip;<\/p>","date":"August 15, 2025 14:30","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047636,"title":"Best In the Desert","slug":"best-in-the-desert"},{"id":25048257,"title":"bitd","slug":"bitd"},{"id":25049063,"title":"Bryan Folks","slug":"bryan-folks"},{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25048717,"title":"matt martelli","slug":"matt-martelli"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25049650,"title":"unltd","slug":"unltd"}]},{"id":12359,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2025\/03\/20\/best-in-the-desert-replaces-nevada-1000\/","title":"Best in the Desert Replaces Nevada 1000","content":"The Nevada 1000 has been removed from the Best in the Desert Schedule. The series is instead replacing the 3-day event with a 1-day Silver State 300 race.\r\n\r\n\u201cThis was not an easy call,\u201d said\u00a0Bryan Folks, owner of Best In The Desert. \u201cWe put a lot of effort into developing the Nevada 1000 because we believe it has the potential to become one of the premier off-road races in the United States. However, the timing just isn\u2019t right. The last thing off-road racing needs is an event that doesn\u2019t draw enough participation to justify the investment. Instead, we are returning to a proven favorite\u2014the Silver State 300.\u201d\r\n\r\nThe date will also change on the race. The Silver State 300 will be held on May 10<sup>th<\/sup> and feature a 330-mile course with six pit spots. The course will also be faster this year. The $50,000 purse prize will still be valid for the Silver State 300.","excerpt":"<p>The Nevada 1000 has been removed from the Best in the Desert Schedule. 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Four years ago, Arciero was forced to build a new truck after his truck caught fire and burned down at the Vegas to Reno race. Since then, Arciero has seen much success with the truck.\r\n\r\nNic Whetstone was the top qualifier and started out front leading over 400 miles of the race. Whetstone was forced to change a flat at the Rawhide Pit allowing Arciero to get by and bring home the victory.\r\n\r\nPreston Campbell won the Moto Open Pro class while Jason Coleman brought home the win in the 6100 Spec truck class by just a few minutes over second place Jack Olliges. The Best in the Desert Vegas to Reno event was also a points race for the Ultra4 series. KOH King JP Gomez beat his brother Raul Gomez in the 400 class. Bailey Cole was victorious in the 4600 class and Jeremy Jones took a win in the 4800 legends class.","excerpt":"<p>Ryan Arciero has won the Best in the Desert Vegas to Reno race for the fourth time in a row. &hellip;<\/p>","date":"August 19, 2024 13:44","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047636,"title":"Best In the Desert","slug":"best-in-the-desert"},{"id":25048257,"title":"bitd","slug":"bitd"},{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25048038,"title":"jp gomez","slug":"jp-gomez"},{"id":25049654,"title":"nic whetstone","slug":"nic-whetstone"},{"id":25047632,"title":"off-road","slug":"off-road"},{"id":25048039,"title":"raul gomez","slug":"raul-gomez"},{"id":25047734,"title":"ryan arciero","slug":"ryan-arciero"},{"id":25047648,"title":"ultra4","slug":"ultra4"},{"id":25047893,"title":"Vegas to Reno","slug":"vegas-to-reno"}]},{"id":5447,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2022\/08\/15\/another-vegas-to-reno-win-for-ryan-arciero\/","title":"Another Vegas to Reno Win For Ryan Arciero","content":"Ryan Arciero is the winner of the Best in the Desert Vegas to Reno race for the second year in a row. Qualifying kicked off in Primm, Nevada with a livestream of \u201chead to head\u201d time trials. The new format sent vehicles out side-by-side to battle for race day starting positions. Bryce Menzies won top honors beating out Justin Lofton for the pole position in the Unlimited Trick Truck class. Other classes qualifying included 6100, 1500, Class 10, Open Pro Motorcycle and UTV Turbo Pro.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-5449 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022_BITD-Vegas-to-Reno_arciero-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/> <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-5450 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022_BITD-Vegas-to-Reno_Menzies-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>\r\n\r\nA week of nasty monsoon weather in Nevada forced course officials to alter the race course several times right up to race day. A transfer section in Tonopah took racers off course and onto trailers before restarting again to avoid water traps. \u201cWe had a great race thanks to no mistakes and no flats,\u201d said Ryan Arciero. Arciero finished minutes ahead of Bryce Menzies.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5452\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022-BITD-Vegas-to-Reno_coleman-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\n\r\nOther class winners included Jason Coleman in 6100, James Dean in 1500 and Skyler Howes in Pro Moto.\r\n\r\nPhotos: Bink Designs","excerpt":"<p>Ryan Arciero is the winner of the Best in the Desert Vegas to Reno race for the second year in &hellip;<\/p>","date":"August 15, 2022 01:44","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047718,"title":"6100","slug":"6100"},{"id":25048923,"title":"best in the des","slug":"best-in-the-des"},{"id":25048257,"title":"bitd","slug":"bitd"},{"id":25047666,"title":"Bryce Menzies","slug":"bryce-menzies"},{"id":25048924,"title":"casey folks vegas to reno","slug":"casey-folks-vegas-to-reno"},{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25048096,"title":"jason coleman","slug":"jason-coleman"},{"id":25047632,"title":"off-road","slug":"off-road"},{"id":25047767,"title":"offroad racing","slug":"offroad-racing"},{"id":25047734,"title":"ryan arciero","slug":"ryan-arciero"},{"id":25048252,"title":"spec truck","slug":"spec-truck"},{"id":25047637,"title":"trick truck","slug":"trick-truck"},{"id":25047638,"title":"trophy truck","slug":"trophy-truck"},{"id":25047893,"title":"Vegas to Reno","slug":"vegas-to-reno"}]},{"id":5113,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2022\/05\/10\/race-director-jeff-phillips-resigns-best-in-the-desert-position\/","title":"Race Director Jeff Phillips Resigns Best in the Desert Position","content":"Jeff Phillips has resigned as the race director for Best in the Desert. Phillips was hired in 2020 after longtime race director Donald Jackson left to form Legacy Racing. Phillips resignation comes as Best in the Desert putting on the Silver State 300 race.\r\n\r\nPhillips released a statement saying: \u201cDue to irreconcilable differences with BITD ownership, I am resigning my position as Race Director with BITD effective immediately May 5, 2022.\r\n\r\nI have cherished the last few years working to make BITD and desert racing stronger, safer, and more enjoyable for all involved. I have had the honor of meeting and becoming friends with so many amazing people and will always consider you my friends and will miss seeing each of you at the finish line.\u201d\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5116\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/BITD-Statement-Photo-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/>\r\n\r\nBest in the Desert also posted on their Facebook page saying, \u201cthings are business as usual.\u201d It appears their statement means Phillips resignation will not affect the Vegas to Reno race planned for August. A replacement for Phillips has not yet been named.","excerpt":"<p>Jeff Phillips has resigned as the race director for Best in the Desert. 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By the second lap, Baldwin was out front with a commanding lead. His closest competitor, Nic Whetstone finished in third. Kyle Jergensen was the top qualifier and started out front. All unlimited classes were required to complete three laps totaling approximately 125 miles.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4419\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022Parker425_Whetstone-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4420\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022Parker425_ConnorMcMullen-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\n\r\nConner McMullen beat Brent Fox in the 6100 Spec class. Chip Prescott finished ahead on Don Hatch in Class 1500 and Nick Carolan took a win in the 6200 class.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4421\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022Parker425_Hatch-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\n\r\nA day earlier the limited race saw Preston Brigman take a Class 10 victory. Steve Olliges won in class 8 and Jeremy Crandall was on the podium in Trophy Lite.","excerpt":"<p>It has been several years since BJ Baldwin has stood in the top spot on the podium. 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Citing increased levels of COVID among the native community, CRIT is not allowing the race to be held. The Bluewater race scheduled for November 4<sup>th<\/sup>-7<sup>th<\/sup> would have been held entirely on CRIT land.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBest in the Desert officials were sent scrambling to find a new venue that wouldn\u2019t require months of BLM permit applications and paperwork. The race will now be held at Peralta Ranch in Cal City and take on a name change as the Cal City Desert Challenge as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe race will consist of a 30-mile loop and there will still be time trials along with registration and technical inspection and an event expo.","excerpt":"<p>Best in the Desert is being forced to move the Blue Water Desert Challenge from Parker to California City after &hellip;<\/p>","date":"October 13, 2021 13:10","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047636,"title":"Best In the Desert","slug":"best-in-the-desert"},{"id":25048257,"title":"bitd","slug":"bitd"},{"id":25048461,"title":"bluewater desert challenge","slug":"bluewater-desert-challenge"},{"id":25048464,"title":"cal city","slug":"cal-city"},{"id":25048463,"title":"colorado river indian tribe","slug":"colorado-river-indian-tribe"},{"id":25048462,"title":"crit","slug":"crit"},{"id":25048465,"title":"peralta ranch","slug":"peralta-ranch"}]},{"id":3555,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/event\/best-in-the-desert-world-hare-hound-championship-tonopah-nv\/","title":"Best in the Desert World Hare &#038; Hound Championship (Tonopah, NV)","content":"","excerpt":"&hellip;","date":"October 12, 2021 02:56","categories":[],"tags":[{"id":25047636,"title":"Best In the Desert","slug":"best-in-the-desert"},{"id":25048257,"title":"bitd","slug":"bitd"},{"id":25048424,"title":"nv","slug":"nv"},{"id":25048432,"title":"tonopah","slug":"tonopah"},{"id":25048433,"title":"world hare &amp; hound championship","slug":"world-hare-hound-championship"}]},{"id":3553,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/event\/best-in-the-desert-laughlin-desert-classic-laughlin-nv-2\/","title":"Best in the Desert Laughlin Desert Classic (Laughlin, NV)","content":"","excerpt":"&hellip;","date":"October 12, 2021 02:55","categories":[],"tags":[{"id":25047636,"title":"Best In the Desert","slug":"best-in-the-desert"},{"id":25048257,"title":"bitd","slug":"bitd"},{"id":25047708,"title":"laughlin","slug":"laughlin"},{"id":25047709,"title":"laughlin desert classic","slug":"laughlin-desert-classic"},{"id":25048424,"title":"nv","slug":"nv"}]},{"id":3548,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/event\/best-in-the-desert-vegas-to-reno-las-vegas-nv\/","title":"Best in the Desert Vegas to Reno (Las Vegas, NV)","content":"","excerpt":"&hellip;","date":"October 12, 2021 02:51","categories":[],"tags":[{"id":25047636,"title":"Best In the Desert","slug":"best-in-the-desert"},{"id":25048257,"title":"bitd","slug":"bitd"},{"id":25047816,"title":"reno","slug":"reno"},{"id":25048428,"title":"v2r","slug":"v2r"},{"id":25048429,"title":"vegas","slug":"vegas"},{"id":25047893,"title":"Vegas to Reno","slug":"vegas-to-reno"}]}]{
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            "title": "Best\u202fIn\u202fThe\u202fDesert & UNLTD Off Road Racing Form Alliance",
            "content_html": "<p>In a move set to transform the landscape of American desert off\u2011road racing, Best\u202fIn\u202fThe\u202fDesert (BITD) and UNLTD &hellip;</p><p>The post <a href=\"https://dirtsportsworld.com/2025/08/15/best-in-the-desert-unltd-off-road-racing-form-alliance/\">Best\u202fIn\u202fThe\u202fDesert &#038; UNLTD Off Road Racing Form Alliance</a> appeared first on <a href=\"https://dirtsportsworld.com\">DirtSportsWorld</a>.</p>\n",
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            "content_text": "Ryan Arciero has won the Best in the Desert Vegas to Reno race for the fourth time in a row. &hellip;The post Ryan Arciero Wins Vegas to Reno for Fourth Time in a Row appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.",
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            "title": "Another Vegas to Reno Win For Ryan Arciero",
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